Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and/or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body a pleasant scent.

GJ’s Illuminations manufactures one of the strongest Perfumes at 35% aromatic compounds. Our 1-ounce container will last a long time. Apply on various pulse points (wrist, neck, back of knees, etc.) and the Eau de Parfum will remain with you all day and throughout the evening. Do avoid rubbing the wrists together after application, to prevent "crushing" the scent.

The intensity and longevity of a perfume is based on the concentration, intensity and longevity of the aromatic compounds used: As the percentage of aromatic compounds increases, so does the intensity and longevity of the scent created.

Sniffing around for "types of perfume" turned up the sweet smell of Eau de Parfum, Eau de toilette and Eau de Cologne, as well as other versions of scented luxury.

Most perfumes are complex combinations of natural materials, such as essential oils from plants, and synthetic products that increase the lasting power and heighten the smell. Alcohol is used as a liquid base for perfume, and the ratio of alcohol to scented perfume concentrates (see below chart) determines what the final concoction is labeled.

From highest concentration to least, the different forms of perfume are:

▪   Eau de Parfum (EdP): 15%-40% aromatic compounds, sometimes listed as "eau de perfume" or "millésime"

▪   Eau de toilette (EdT): 10% aromatic compounds

▪   Eau de Cologne (EdC): Chypre citrus type perfumes with 5% (typical aromatic compounds.

▪   Perfume mist: 3-8% aromatic compounds (typical non-alcohol solvent)

▪   Splash EdS and After-shave: 3% aromatic compounds. "EdS" is a registered trademark.